Trump whistleblower: New revelations deepen scandal over complaint
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump whistleblower: New revelations deepen scandal over complaint

CNN  

CNN — Washington’s newest scandal, over a whistleblower’s complaint about President Donald Trump, intensified Thursday amid revelations that the White House and Justice Department tried to keep it quiet. Democrats say he is compelled to provide the complaint under whistleblower legislation, and House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff said his committee may take legal action if it isn’t turned over. “He has very wide authority, really unchecked authority, to talk to world leaders about anything he deems appropriate as he is representing the United States of America,” said Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union.”If this were able to go forward, any staffer in an agency could constantly hobble a Democratic President, duly elected.” “This is an unconstitutional argument,” Schlapp said on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360.” Of course, the White House could clear all this up by explaining the contents of the alleged contacts between the President and the foreign leader. According to three CNN sources, the White House and the Justice Department advised the director of national intelligence that the complaint isn’t governed by laws covering intelligence whistleblowers.

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“Active suppression of witnesses”: CIA lied about "Havana Syndrome," whistleblower documents reveal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

“Active suppression of witnesses”: CIA lied about "Havana Syndrome," whistleblower documents reveal

Salon  

The CIA has consistently lied to the American public about anomalous health incidents for the last several years and may be guilty of obstruction of justice, according to documents recently released by the U.S. government. Salon reported in March 2023 that a then-newly obtained declassified report, prepared for the director of national intelligence by a panel of experts, appears to …

DHS official told to stop analysis on Russia election interference because it 'made the president look bad', whistleblower complaint claims
4 years, 4 months ago

DHS official told to stop analysis on Russia election interference because it 'made the president look bad', whistleblower complaint claims

The Independent  

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Whistleblower accuses Trump appointees of downplaying Russian interference and White supremacist threat
4 years, 4 months ago

Whistleblower accuses Trump appointees of downplaying Russian interference and White supremacist threat

CNN  

Washington CNN — A whistleblower is alleging that top political appointees in the Department of Homeland Security repeatedly instructed career officials to modify intelligence assessments to suit President Donald Trump’s agenda by downplaying Russia’s efforts to interfere in the US and the threat posed by White supremacists, according to documents reviewed by CNN and a source familiar with the situation. …

Whistleblower Alleges DHS Told Him To Stop Reporting On Russia Threat
4 years, 4 months ago

Whistleblower Alleges DHS Told Him To Stop Reporting On Russia Threat

NPR  

Whistleblower Alleges DHS Told Him To Stop Reporting On Russia Threat Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP A Department of Homeland Security official said in a whistleblower complaint that the head of DHS told him to stop reporting on the Russian threat to the U.S. election because it "made President Trump look bad." White House, DHS denials …

Bipartisan Senate Intel report details Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016, adding to Mueller findings
4 years, 4 months ago

Bipartisan Senate Intel report details Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016, adding to Mueller findings

CNN  

CNN — The Senate Intelligence Committee released Tuesday the most comprehensive and meticulous examination to date explaining how Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election and the Trump campaign welcomed the foreign adversary’s help, revealing new information about contacts between Russian officials and associates of President Donald Trump during and after the campaign. The committee says it obtained “some information …

Bipartisan Senate Intel report details Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016, adding to Mueller findings
4 years, 4 months ago

Bipartisan Senate Intel report details Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016, adding to Mueller findings

CNN  

CNN — The Senate Intelligence Committee released Tuesday the most comprehensive and meticulous examination to date explaining how Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election and the Trump campaign welcomed the foreign adversary’s help, revealing new information about contacts between Russian officials and associates of President Donald Trump during and after the campaign. The committee says it obtained “some information …

Whistleblower raised concerns about ‘questionable activities’ by Pompeo
4 years, 5 months ago

Whistleblower raised concerns about ‘questionable activities’ by Pompeo

CNN  

Washington CNN — A State Department official raised concerns to the agency’s watchdog about “questionable activities” related to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s conduct, according to a whistleblower complaint made public in recent days. Although it is unclear from the heavily redacted four-page document what specific concerns were raised by the whistleblower, they note that there were attempts “on several …

Fact check: New White House press secretary makes false claims in first briefing
4 years, 8 months ago

Fact check: New White House press secretary makes false claims in first briefing

CNN  

Washington CNN — At the first official briefing by a White House press secretary in 417 days, Kayleigh McEnany promised journalists, “I will never lie to you.” McEnany proceeded to say a bunch of things that weren’t true. “We have a handwritten FBI note that says, quote, ‘we need to get Flynn to lie,’ quote, and get him fired,” McEnany …

Bipartisan Senate report backs intel community assessment that Russia interfered to help Trump in 2016 electio
4 years, 8 months ago

Bipartisan Senate report backs intel community assessment that Russia interfered to help Trump in 2016 electio

CNN  

Washington CNN — A bipartisan report from the Senate Intelligence Committee released on Tuesday has backed the US intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election to help then-candidate Donald Trump. Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr said in a statement that the assessment reflected “strong tradecraft” and “sound analytical reasoning.” “The Committee found no reason to dispute …

Trump’s acting intel chief flouts top Democrat’s demand for answers about watchdog firing
4 years, 8 months ago

Trump’s acting intel chief flouts top Democrat’s demand for answers about watchdog firing

CNN  

CNN — Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell sent a letter to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff on Monday flouting the House Intelligence Committee chairman’s demand for information about the actions Grenell has taken since becoming the top US intelligence official last month. Grenell’s letter instead included a litany of charges against Schiff, accusing him of trying change his committee’s …

Trump Fires Inspector General Who Sounded Alarm On Ukraine Call
4 years, 9 months ago

Trump Fires Inspector General Who Sounded Alarm On Ukraine Call

Huff Post  

President Donald Trump has notified the Senate Intelligence Committee that he is firing Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the U.S. intelligence community who was the first to alert Congress to an urgent whistleblower complaint about Trump’s phone call with Ukraine’s president last year. Trump notified the Senate committee of his intention to fire Atkinson and remove him from his …

Trump fires intelligence community watchdog who told Congress about whistleblower complaint that led to impeachment
4 years, 9 months ago

Trump fires intelligence community watchdog who told Congress about whistleblower complaint that led to impeachment

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Friday fired Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who had told Congress about the whistleblower complaint that led to Trump’s impeachment, the President told Congress in a letter obtained by CNN. READ: Trump’s letter removing intelligence community inspector general Atkinson’s firing is the latest case of the Trump administration removing officials who took part …

Trump rejects intelligence warning on Russia meddling as Democratic 'disinformation campaign'
4 years, 10 months ago

Trump rejects intelligence warning on Russia meddling as Democratic 'disinformation campaign'

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump is again breaking with his own intelligence agencies, …

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s false account of Ukraine episode
4 years, 11 months ago

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s false account of Ukraine episode

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump gave a false account Wednesday of some of the circumstances that got him impeached. Schiff did not say that Trump demanded that Ukraine’s leader “announce” an investigation during the phone call. After brief opening chatter about Zelenskiy’s election win, Trump quickly if obliquely raises a grievance: The U.S. has been good to Ukraine, he said, …

Trump retweets name of alleged whistleblower AGAIN
5 years ago

Trump retweets name of alleged whistleblower AGAIN

Daily Mail  

President Trump on Friday retweeted a post that included the name of the alleged whistleblower who first filed a complaint about suspicious contacts with Ukraine. President Trump retweeted a post which included the name of the alleged CIA whistleblower whose initial complaint led to the Congressional inquiry and eventual impeachment of the president over his conduct in the Ukraine matter …

Key dates in the House impeachment inquiry into Trump
5 years, 1 month ago

Key dates in the House impeachment inquiry into Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — APRIL 21, 2019 President Donald Trump speaks with then-President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy to congratulate him on his election victory. AUG. 12 A whistleblower complaint bearing this date and intended for Congress states: “In the course of my official duties, I have received information from multiple U.S. Government officials that the President of the United States is using the power …

House Committee Report: Trump Misused Power, Obstructed Congress
5 years, 1 month ago

House Committee Report: Trump Misused Power, Obstructed Congress

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump seriously misused the power of his office for personal political gain by seeking foreign intervention in the American election process and obstructed Congress by stonewalling efforts to investigate, a House report released Tuesday concluded in findings that form the basis for possible impeachment. The 300-page report from Democrats on the House Intelligence …

House Intelligence Committee Releases Impeachment Report
5 years, 1 month ago

House Intelligence Committee Releases Impeachment Report

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee laid out “overwhelming” evidence of misconduct by President Donald Trump in a detailed report released Tuesday, marking the next stage in the impeachment inquiry against the president. The Intelligence Committee report states that “the call record alone is stark evidence of misconduct; a demonstration of the President’s prioritization of his personal …

READ: Republican Report On The Impeachment Inquiry
5 years, 1 month ago

READ: Republican Report On The Impeachment Inquiry

NPR  

READ: Republican Report On The Impeachment Inquiry House Republicans have released their report on the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. The release of the report from Republicans on the House Intelligence, Oversight and Foreign Affairs committees comes after more than a dozen witnesses testified both behind closed doors and in public hearings over nearly two months. Republicans have argued that …

Trump knew of whistleblower before releasing Ukraine aid
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump knew of whistleblower before releasing Ukraine aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine before the White House released nearly $400 million in military aid to Kyiv, officials say, shedding new light on events that triggered the impeachment inquiry. The revelation comes just days before the House Judiciary Committee takes over the impeachment probe, scheduling a hearing for …

Adam Schiff On Impeachment: Evidence Against Trump 'Already Overwhelming'
5 years, 1 month ago

Adam Schiff On Impeachment: Evidence Against Trump 'Already Overwhelming'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff on Sunday said impeachment investigators have already gathered “overwhelming evidence” against President Donald Trump. “We’ve already accumulated quite overwhelming evidence that the president once again sought foreign interference in the election, conditioned official acts ― a White House meeting that Ukraine desperately wanted ― as well as $400 million of bipartisan …

The Latest: Defense official testifies on aid to Ukraine
5 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: Defense official testifies on aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry : 8:25 p.m. Democrats controlling the panel conducting the impeachment inquiry have killed five Republican attempts to issue subpoenas for witnesses and documents, including the anonymous intelligence community whistleblower and Hunter Biden. Ambassador Gordon Sondland has finished with almost six hours of testimony in a hearing that …

AP source: FBI has asked for interview with whistleblower
5 years, 1 month ago

AP source: FBI has asked for interview with whistleblower

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI last month requested an interview with the whistleblower whose complaint fueled the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and Ukraine, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday. An agent from the FBI’s Washington field office reached out to the whistleblower’s lawyers last month to seek an interview about the substance of the complaint, according to …

FBI seeks interview with Ukraine whistleblower: reports
5 years, 1 month ago

FBI seeks interview with Ukraine whistleblower: reports

Salon  

The FBI has reportedly asked to interview the whistleblower whose complaint to the intelligence community set off the impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump, multiple news outlets reported Wednesday. The FBI request was first reported by Yahoo News, which said that some FBI officials were frustrated that the Justice Department declined to investigate "potential counterintelligence issues" raised in the whistleblower's …

Senate investigates IRS whistleblower complaint that GOP hid from Democrats
5 years, 1 month ago

Senate investigates IRS whistleblower complaint that GOP hid from Democrats

Salon  

Top members of the Senate Finance Committee are investigating the allegations of an IRS whistleblower who has alleged that a political appointee at the Treasury Department may have interfered with an audit of President Donald Trump or Vice President Mike Pence. The whistleblower is a career IRS official who filed a complaint in July, alleging that a Treasury appointee tried …

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s attack on diplomat, impeachment myths
5 years, 1 month ago

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s attack on diplomat, impeachment myths

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Truth was lost in the first round of historic impeachment hearings as President Donald Trump launched a tweet attack on a senior U.S. diplomat that distorted reality and Republicans cried foul, claiming improper stifling of questioning that wasn’t so. ___ WITNESS QUESTIONING REP. DEVIN NUNES, addressing House intelligence chairman Adam Schiff: “You’re gagging the young lady from New …

AP FACT CHECK: Impeachment hearings and that Trump tweet
5 years, 1 month ago

AP FACT CHECK: Impeachment hearings and that Trump tweet

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he was just exercising his right to free speech. ___ IMPEACHMENT REP. DEVIN NUNES, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee: “When you find yourself on the phone like the Democrats did with Russian pranksters offering you nude pictures of Trump and after you ordered your staff to follow up and get the …

Timeline: The curious release of military aid to Ukraine
5 years, 1 month ago

Timeline: The curious release of military aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Military aid promised by the U.S. to Ukraine — and the strange circumstances under which it was held up and eventually released — is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. A look at key dates involving the nearly $400 million in military assistance that had been approved for release in the early months …

Trump news: President asked about Ukraine 'investigations', impeachment hearings told as Democrats reject effort to force whistleblower testimony
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump news: President asked about Ukraine 'investigations', impeachment hearings told as Democrats reject effort to force whistleblower testimony

The Independent  

✕ Close William Taylor: withholding aid to Ukraine 'crazy' Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The …

Donald Trump impeachment hearing hears Ukraine aid was necessary not to appear 'weak' in face of Russia
5 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump impeachment hearing hears Ukraine aid was necessary not to appear 'weak' in face of Russia

ABC  

A senior United States national security official told an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump that the military aid withheld from Ukraine was necessary for the country to appear strong while negotiating a peace deal with Russia. Key points: Defence official Laura Cooper told the impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump that the aid to Ukraine was necessary She …

Don't Get Confused By The Ukraine Scandal: Here Are The Key Facts
5 years, 1 month ago

Don't Get Confused By The Ukraine Scandal: Here Are The Key Facts

Huff Post  

It seems like the Ukraine scandal keeps getting more and more complicated. Making the entire scandal seem messy and complicated is exactly what Trump and his allies are aiming to do in advance of this week’s first House hearings in the impeachment investigation. According to a White House-released transcript, Trump said he wanted Ukraine to investigate two matters: first, whether …

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s flawed ‘read the transcript’ defense
5 years, 2 months ago

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s flawed ‘read the transcript’ defense

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s been his drumbeating demand: “Read the transcript!” “Just read the transcript.” “Can’t we read English?” “Just read the Transcript, everything else is made up garbage.” “READ THE TRANSCRIPT!” Heading into public hearings this week, people have read the transcript, and that’s why President Donald Trump has an impeachment problem. Political loyalists who tried to do Trump’s bidding …

Trump impeachment: Republicans request Hunter Biden and anonymous whistleblower appear as witnesses in hearings
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump impeachment: Republicans request Hunter Biden and anonymous whistleblower appear as witnesses in hearings

The Independent  

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AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s ‘read the transcript’ impeachment cry
5 years, 2 months ago

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s ‘read the transcript’ impeachment cry

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s been his drumbeating demand for more than a week: “Read the transcript!” “Just read the transcript.” “Can’t we read English?” “Just read the Transcript, everything else is made up garbage.” “READ THE TRANSCRIPT!” People have read the transcript, though, and that’s why President Donald Trump has an impeachment problem. Political loyalists who tried to do Trump’s bidding …

Trump blames media for his behaviour, makes series of false claims then says whistleblower's lawyer should be sued for treason
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump blames media for his behaviour, makes series of false claims then says whistleblower's lawyer should be sued for treason

The Independent  

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Trump impeachment inquiry: What 2,677 pages of testimony reveal about Trump’s Ukraine scandal
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump impeachment inquiry: What 2,677 pages of testimony reveal about Trump’s Ukraine scandal

CNN  

CNN — To President Donald Trump, the whole flap with Ukraine is over a “perfect” phone call. Hill, who was the former top White House Russia adviser, and the National Security Council’s Ukraine expert, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, testified that the Ukrainians were told on July 10 that the White House meeting with Trump they were seeking was conditioned on …

Trump: White House will release transcript of another call with Ukraine
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump: White House will release transcript of another call with Ukraine

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump said he will release the transcript of another phone call with the President of Ukraine “probably” on Tuesday – this communication having taken place in April before the July conversation at the heart of the impeachment inquiry. A letter from the GOP House Republicans on Saturday submitted a list of witnesses they’d like to …

Can Trump Legally Out The Whistleblower? Experts Say It Would Not Violate Any Laws
5 years, 2 months ago

Can Trump Legally Out The Whistleblower? Experts Say It Would Not Violate Any Laws

NPR  

Can Trump Legally Out The Whistleblower? Sponsor Message Litt and several other legal experts who talked to NPR said Trump uttering or tweeting the name could in theory trigger an article of impeachment for retaliating against a whistleblower, but it would not run afoul of any federal criminal statutes. "There is no overarching protection for the identity of the whistleblower …

The law puts Trump in charge of enforcing whistleblower protections
5 years, 2 months ago

The law puts Trump in charge of enforcing whistleblower protections

CNN  

CNN — There are plenty of people arguing that President Donald Trump is breaking the law by encouraging news organizations to out the whistleblower whose complaint about Trump’s pressure on Ukraine triggered the impeachment investigation. And he hates Trump.” He’s been joined by Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul, who repeated his argument to CNN on Tuesday that Trump should have …

Whistleblower Offers To Field Written Questions About Call Trump Says Was 'Perfecto'
5 years, 2 months ago

Whistleblower Offers To Field Written Questions About Call Trump Says Was 'Perfecto'

NPR  

Whistleblower Offers To Field Written Questions About Call Trump Says Was 'Perfecto' Enlarge this image toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP The anonymous whistleblower whose complaint prompted the impeachment inquiry into President Trump has agreed to answer written questions under oath from House Republicans. News of the whistleblower's offer to provide written testimony came three days after the …

US Army officer says he heard Donald Trump-Volodymyr Zelenskiy call, raised concerns over US president seeking 'favour' from Ukraine
5 years, 2 months ago

US Army officer says he heard Donald Trump-Volodymyr Zelenskiy call, raised concerns over US president seeking 'favour' from Ukraine

Firstpost  

Alexander Vindman, a lieutenant colonel who served in Iraq and, later, as a diplomat, is prepared to tell House investigators that he listened to US president Donald Trump’s 25 July call with new Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy and reported his concerns to the NSC’s lead counsel, according to prepared testimony Washington: An Army officer at the National Security Council who …

Former Trump aide who now works for Devin Nunes reportedly leaked Ukraine whistleblower’s name
5 years, 2 months ago

Former Trump aide who now works for Devin Nunes reportedly leaked Ukraine whistleblower’s name

Salon  

A top aide to Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., leaked documents identifying the Ukraine whistleblower’s name in an attempt to out him, The Daily Beast has reported. Derek Harvey, a former adviser to President Trump who now works for Nunes on the House Intelligence Committee, handed notes to House Republicans identifying the whistleblower’s name ahead of closed-door depositions in the Trump …

White House acknowledges Donald Trump's decision to hold up aid to Ukraine linked to 2016 election probe
5 years, 2 months ago

White House acknowledges Donald Trump's decision to hold up aid to Ukraine linked to 2016 election probe

Firstpost  

The White House acknowledged Thursday that President Donald Trump’s decision to hold up military aid to Ukraine was linked to his demand that Kyiv investigate the Democratic National Committee and the 2016 US presidential campaign Washington: The White House acknowledged Thursday that President Donald Trump’s decision to hold up military aid to Ukraine was linked to his demand that Kyiv …

Fact check: Trump tries to rewrite reality on his Ukraine controversy
5 years, 2 months ago

Fact check: Trump tries to rewrite reality on his Ukraine controversy

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump is making a brazen attempt to rewrite the reality of his dealings with Ukraine. It’s worth noting, though, that Schiff did say he was offering the “essence” of Trump’s words, not a verbatim recitation, and that at least some of Schiff’s comments closely resembled what the rough transcript shows Trump said. Facts First: The …

Ukraine dishonesty blitz: Trump made 66 false claims last week
5 years, 3 months ago

Ukraine dishonesty blitz: Trump made 66 false claims last week

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump made 66 false claims last week, using relentless dishonesty to try to defend his dealings with Ukraine and attack the whistleblower who complained about them. And it was.” – October 4 exchange with reporters before Marine One departure Facts First: Trump was exaggerating how positive McConnell’s statement was about his call with Zelensky. McConnell …

More Details Emerge About How White House Officials Reacted To Trump's Call With Ukraine
5 years, 3 months ago

More Details Emerge About How White House Officials Reacted To Trump's Call With Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two new reports published on Tuesday shed light on the alarm raised in the White House by President Donald Trump’s efforts to pressure Ukraine into investigating his political rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. Trump’s July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has prompted two whistleblower complaints, a House impeachment investigation and widespread concern across …

FBI should have done more to fight 2016 Russian disinformation, Senate Committee suggests
5 years, 3 months ago

FBI should have done more to fight 2016 Russian disinformation, Senate Committee suggests

CNN  

CNN — The FBI was caught flat-footed by Russia’s disinformation campaign in 2016, a new bipartisan report issued by the Senate Intelligence Committee has found. The report echoes criticisms from former Obama administration officials who said the US intelligence community could have done more to stop Russian interference through social media in 2016. Lawmakers determined that Russian-backed activity on social …

2nd whistleblower may give House Democrats fresh information
5 years, 3 months ago

2nd whistleblower may give House Democrats fresh information

Hindustan Times  

House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine may have fresh information to work with after a new whistleblower stepped forward with what the person’s lawyer said was firsthand knowledge of key events. The document alleged that Trump had used a July telephone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate a political rival, Joe …

Second whistleblower comes forward with first-hand information of Donald Trump's Ukraine dealings: Lawyer
5 years, 3 months ago

Second whistleblower comes forward with first-hand information of Donald Trump's Ukraine dealings: Lawyer

Firstpost  

The existence of a whistleblower claiming first-hand knowledge of the phone call would make it harder for the president and his supporters to dismiss the original complaint as hearsay. Washington: A second whistleblower has comes forward, this one with first-hand information of the events that triggered an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump for alleged abuse of power, the informant’s …

Second whistle-blower may be poised to emerge in Trump saga
5 years, 3 months ago

Second whistle-blower may be poised to emerge in Trump saga

Live Mint  

The lead attorney representing a US intelligence official who first came forward with a complaint against President Donald Trump says his firm is now representing “multiple whistle-blowers” in connection to the matter. Andrew Bakaj’s comment Sunday followed a report by ABC News that a second whistle-blower has come forward with details about Trump’s efforts to get the Ukrainian government to …

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